Autism resources in Spanish

Here at CeDIR we work hard to reach out to all patrons. Therefore, we've created this list of autism resources in Spanish. If you are an Indiana resident, please contact us at cedir [at] indiana [dot] edu to request the books.

Autism Resources in Spanish

Books in our collection

Atwood, Tony. (2002). El síndrome de Asperger: Una guía para la familia (Asperger's syndrome: A guide for the family). Barcelona : Paidós.

Ellis, Marvie. (2005). Las puertas de Keisha : Una historia de autismo. Libro uno (Keisha's doors : An autism story. Book one) Round Rock, TX: Speech Kids Texas Press.

Ellis, Marvie. (2005). Alguien quiere tacos? : Una historia de autismo. Libro dos (Tacos anyone?: An autism story. Book two). Round Rock, TX: Speech Kids Texas Press.

Hodgdon, Linda. (2002). Estrategias visuales para mejorar la communicación: Ayudas prácticas para la escuela y el hogar (Visual strategies for improving communication: Practical aid for school and home). Troy, MI: QuirkRoberts Pub.

Myles, Haley Morgan. (2004). Soluciones practicas para problemas corrientes de niños con sindrome de Asperger (Practical solutions to everyday challenges for children with Asperger syndrome). Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Pub. Co.

Savner, Jennifer L. (2004). Preparación de apoyos visuales para uso en el hogar y la comunidad: Estrategias para las personas con autismo y sindrome de Asperger (Making visual supports work in the home and community: Strategies for individuals with autism and Asperger syndrome). Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Pub.

Websites in Spanish

NIH site
Autism Online
Autism Society
CDC site

Faith and disability

Anyone interested in the topic of faith and disability will want to read the following IndyStar article.

And don't forget to look at these books and videos available at CeDIR:

Hubach, Stephanie O. Same lake different boat: coming alongside people touched by disability.

CeDIR Call No. 46 .H83

Rife, Janet Miller. From barriers to bridges : a community action guide for congregations and people with disabilities.

CeDIR Call No. 20 .R54

Believing, belonging, becoming [videorecording]. Copies available in English and Spanish.

CeDIR Call No. 46 .B45 / 46 .B45 Spanish

Working hard

Because October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, CeDIR would like to emphasize the presence of people with disabilities in the workforce.

IIDC has a specific center dedicated to the topic (the Center on Community Living and Careers) that can provide information about employment.

We also have numerous resources in our collection about employment. Here is a small sample of our newest materials:

• Griffin, C. (2007). The job developer's handbook: Practical tactics for customized employment. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co.
• Riley, C.A. (2006). Disability and business: Best practices and strategies for inclusion. Hanover : University Press of New England.
• Synatschk, K.O. (2007). Employment and career planning. Austin, TX: PRO-ED.
• Wehman, P. (2007). Real work for real pay: Inclusive employment for people with disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co.

As always, if you live in Indiana, contact CeDIR by phone at 800-437-7924 or via e-mail at cedir (at) indiana.edu to borrow these items.

Universal design

The September/October issue of Handy magazine features a cover story on home accessibility, including information on wide doorways, natural light, lower work surfaces, hard flooring, and adjustable height sinks. The entire issue includes 83 "family-friendly improvements."

Check out the article online and if you're interested in other resources about home accessibility, check out these materials from our library.

• Dobkin, I., & Peterson, M.J. (1999). Gracious spaces: Universal interiors by design. New York: McGraw-Hill.
• Hauss, S.E. (2003). Welcome to our house: One family's story on accessibility. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.
• Leibrock, C.A., & Terry, J.E. (1999). Beautiful universal design: A visual guide. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
• Ochoa, T. (2002). Welcome home: Designing for universal access [videorecording]. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.
• Olsen, R.V., Hutchings, B.L., & Ehrenkrantz, E. (2000). A house for all children: Planning a supportive home environmnet for children with disabilities [videorecording]. Newark, NJ: New Jersey Institute of Technology Press.
• Steven Winter Associates. (1997). Accessible housing by design: Universal design principles in practice. New York: McGraw-Hill.

If you live in Indiana, contact CeDIR by phone at 800-437-7924 or via e-mail at cedir (at) indiana.edu to borrow these items.

ADHD materials

As the school year begins, it's an important time for teachers and parents to learn about ADHD, a disability that affects many children in the classroom setting.

If you live in Indiana, contact CeDIR by phone at 800-437-7924 or via e-mail at cedir (at) indiana.edu to borrow these items.

• Armstrong, T. (1999). ADD/ADHD alternatives in the classroom. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. (Call Number: 40.4 .A757)
• Armstrong, T. (1995). The myth of the A.D.D. child: 50 ways to improve your child's behavior and attention span without drugs, labels, or coercion. New York: Dutton. (Call Number: 20.4 .A75)
• Barkley, R.A. (1990). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A handbook for diagnosis and treatment. New York: Guilford Press. (Call Number: 20 .4 .B37)
• Chara, K.A. (2004). Sensory smarts: A book for kids with ADHD or autism spectrum disorders struggling with sensory integration problems. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley. (Call Number: 3 .C53)
• Garfinkel, B.D. (1987). What is attention deficit disorder and how does medication help? Minneapolis: PACER Center. (Call Number: 20 .4 .G37)
• Janover, C. (1997). Zipper, the kid with ADHD. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House (Call Number: 6 .J35)
• Lovecky, D.V. (2004). Different minds: Gifted children with AD/HD, Asperger syndrome, and other learning deficits. New York: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (Call Number: 40 .4 .L68)
• Minskoff, E.H. (2003). Academic success strategies for adolescents with learning disabilities and ADHD. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (Call Number: 40 .4 .M55)
• Moss, D.M. (1989). Shelley, the hyperactive turtle. Kensington, MD: Woodbine House. (Call Number: 6 .M67)
• Nadeau, K.G. (1994). Survival guide for college students with ADD or LD. New York: Magination Press. (Call Number: 40.4 .N34)
• Parker, H.C. (2005). The ADHD handbook for schools: Effective strategies for identifying and teaching students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press. (Call Number: 40.4 .P3)
• Pentecost, D. (2000). Parenting the ADD child: Can't do? won't do? Philadelphia: J. Kingsley. (Call Number: 20.4 .P45)
• Rief, S.F. (1993). How to reach and teach ADD/ADHD children: Practical techniques, strategies, and interventions for helping children with attention problems and hyperactivity. West Nyack, NY: Center for Applied Research in Education. (Call Number: 40.4 .R54)
• Strichart, S.S. (1998). Teaching study skills and strategies to students with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, or special needs (2nd ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. (Call Number: 40.4 .S87 1998)
• Walker, B. (2005). The girls' guide to AD/HD. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. (Call Number: 20 .4 .W35)
• Zeigler Dendy, C.A. (2000). Teaching teens with ADD and ADHD: A quick reference guide for teachers and parents. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. (Call Number: 40.4 .Z45)

Artsy

Scotland's only disability arts festival is running through August 26. The event will feature performance art, music, and visual art by people with disabilities.

In the spirit of the event, you might want to check out the following books featuring the art work of people with disabilities. If you live in Indiana, contact CeDIR by phone at 800-437-7924 or via e-mail at cedir (at) indiana.edu to borrow these items.

• Deifell, T. (2007). Seeing beyond sight: Photographs by blind teenagers. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books.

This attractive book features the black and white photography of blind teenagers capturing the world around them and thought-provoking comments, quotes, and descriptions.

• Lancelle, M. (2006). Sundays with Matthew: A young boy with autism and an artist share their sketchbooks. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.

Eleven-year-old Matthew and his art therapist share pages from their sketchbooks and encourage others to share art.

• Landalf, H. (1998). The secret night world of cats. Lyme, NH: Smith and Kraus.
  

This picture book is beautifully illustrated by the author's brother who is described as an autistic savant. The picture are bold and colorful, showing a love of art and animals.

Let's do something fun

Summer is the time for fun! These books address recreation and disabilities. If you live in Indiana, contact CeDIR by phone at 800-437-7924 or via e-mail at cedir (at) indiana.edu to borrow these items or any of our other materials on recreation, disabilities, and daily living.

• Coyne, P., & Fullerton, A. (2004). Supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum disorder in recreation. Champaign, IL: Sagamore Pub.

• FitzRay, B. J. (2001). Alzheimer's activities: Hundreds of activities for men and women with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Windsor, CA: Rayve Productions.

• Newman, S. (2004). Stepping out: Using games and activities to help your child with special needs. New York: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

• Winnick, J.P. (2005). Adapted physical education and sport (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. This item includes a fitness DVD.

Memoirs

Summer is almost here and soon it will be time to relax at the beach or in the backyard with a good book! Here are a few great memoirs to start you off:

Bradey, S. (2002). Ten things I learned from Bill Porter. Novato, CA: New World Library.

DeBaggio, T. (2003). Losing my mind: An intimate look at life with Alzheimer’s. New York: Free Press.

Karasik, J. (2003). The ride together: A brother and sister’s memoir of autism in the family. New York: Washington Square Press.

Linton, S. (2006). My body politic: A memoir. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.

Scdoris, R. (2006). No end in sight: my life as a blind Iditarod racer. New York: St. Martin’s Press

Stimpton, J. (2004). Alex: The fathering of a preemie. Chicago: Academy Chicago.

Tammet, D. (2007). Born on a blue day: Inside the extraordinary mind of an autistic savant: a memoir. New York: Free Press.

Taylor, J. B. (2006). My stroke of insight: A brain scientist’s personal journey. Bloomington, IN: Author.


Indiana Residents: Contact us if you would like to check out any of these titles at cedir@indiana.edu.